RN Radiology, Full Time, Days

Job Summary

About the role

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Provides quality nursing care to the patients in the Imaging Services department.

Responsibilities

• Initiates assessment based on the patient’s present problem/needs.
• Uses 2 patient identifiers excluding patient room number.
• Completes ongoing assessments/reassessments according to hospital policy or based on patient’s needs.
• Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation.
• Participates in various levels of patient care, to include but not all encompassing:
  • Responding to patients who have had a change in medical/mental status
  • Starting, Removing or Replacing IV fluids
  • Inserting peripheral IV catheters (also utilizing US guidance)
  • Making sure patients receive captopril, metoprolol, regadenoson, and other medications.
  • Monitoring patients receiving captopril, metoprolol, regadenoson, and other medications.
  • Making sure patients are monitored during MRI scans with ICEDs (implantable cardiac electronic devices).
  • Scheduling and/or assisting modalities procedures.
  • Assisting clinical coordinator in prioritizing patient needs and workflow between departments.
  • Assisting in requesting H&P for applicable procedure two days prior to the date the patient is scheduled.
  • Assisting in transporting critically ill patients to and from imaging department.
  • Assisting in drawing/reviewing labs needed for imaging procedures.
  • Preparing medications per each physician order and labeling all solutions/medications as required by TJC.
  • Sedating and monitoring patients having advanced Interventional Imaging Procedures.
  • Administering cardiac stressing medications such as regadenoson under the supervision of CRNP/physician as well as monitoring the patient after administration.
  • Informing and preparing patient for procedures.
  • Performing follow up phone calls to patients who have had Interventional Imaging Procedures.
  • Aiding in ensuring that the department is in compliance with all applicable standards by following all guidelines of TJC, HIPAA, and other appropriate agencies.
  • Maintaining nursing area for compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation of Accredited Nursing Program
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Current Alabama Board of Nursing License, BLS ACLS
• Experience: Minimum of five-year clinical experience in direct patient care setting. ED/ICU/CCU Experience
• Additional Skill/Abilities: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing task frequently and quickly. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to use a computer terminal, fax machine, and copy machine. Ability to lead a group of team members on a daily basis. Willingness and able to effectively coach and mentor less experienced team members.